Showman P.T. Barnum will come to life with the Lincoln Theatre Guild’s upcoming production of Barnum, Nov. 7-16.

One of the biggest productions ever staged at the school, the musical features clowns, jugglers, tightropes walkers and a live marching band.

It is the story of the consummate showman and his love for his wife Charity, his infatuation with opera star Jenny Lind and the formation of Barnum and Bailey Circus.

Phineas Taylor Barnum was known for such lines as, “I have generally given people the worth of their money twice told,” “Without promotion something terrible happens … Nothing!” and “Nobody ever lost a dollar by underestimating the taste of the American public.”

The musical includes the song “There Is a Sucker Born Every Minute,” a quote often attributed to Barnum. However, most historians agree what he actually said was, “There is a customer born every minute.”

A special show including a benefit dinner is set for Nov. 13. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and cast members serve the dinner, catered by local restaurants. Tickets are $30 and benefit the scholarship program and royalties.

Additional performances of Barnum are Nov. 7-9 and 14-16, with the circus preshow at 7 p.m. and performances at 7:30 p.m. There is one matinee on Nov. 16, with the circus preshow at 1:30 p.m. and performance at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 to $16 for adults; $10 to $14 for students and seniors with ID; and $10 to $12 for children 12 and younger.

It all takes place in the Black Box Theater at Lincoln High School, 555 Dana Ave.

For more information, visit lincolnper formingarts.com or call 408.676.7469.